Certified Medical Assistant (Elgin)
MUSC Health
Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Annual competencies are required to be maintained.
- Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
- Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- Certified through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as CCMA or CMA
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures
- Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability Insurance
- Professional & Clinical Training
- Competitive Pay
- Annual Merit Increase
- Wellbeing Resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Perks & Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Certification Incentive Program
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.